Wellington Exodus: Former Mayor Tory Whanau Joins Thousands Heading to Australia
By Ethan Manera • Lions Roar Aotearoa Capital Bureau WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — In a move...
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Auckland Housing U-Turn? Bishop Teases “Sensible” Fix for Intensification Rules
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Political Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — Housing Minister Chris Bishop has signaled...
NZ Post to Ax 142 Service Counters in Nationwide Retail Shake-up
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Business Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — NZ Post has announced it will...
Burnham Tragedy: 19-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Elderly Woman Found Dead
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Crime Desk BURNHAM, CANTERBURY (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — A quiet rural community in Burnham is...
Justice Minister Downplays “Crisis” as Retail Crime Advisory Group Implodes
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Politics Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is standing...
British Invasion: Emilia Clarke and Ed Sheeran Spotted Low-Key in Wellington
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Lifestyle & Entertainment Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — It was a "star-studded"...
“Severe Departures”: Christchurch Hospital Slammed Over Sepsis Death After Signs Missed
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Health Desk CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — A damning report from the Health...
The Winston Peters Surge: Disenchanted Voters Turn to NZ First as the “Change Agent” Within Government
By Lions Roar International Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — In a remarkable defiance of political history,...
“Absolute Disgrace”: Hipkins Blasts Government Over Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ and Minneapolis Killings
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Political Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — Labour leader Chris Hipkins has launched...
First Parliament day today, RNZ Poll; NZ First Surges to Third Place as 2026 Election Date is Set for November 7
By Lions Roar International Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — New Zealand First has shaken the political...
Sri Lanka Launches National Crackdown on Drug-Impaired Driving in Public Transport
By Lions Roar International Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Monday, January 26, 2026) — The Sri Lankan government has declared a...
Sri Lanka Grade 6 Textbook Scandal: CID Investigates “Organized Act” Behind Inappropriate Website Link
By Lions Roar International Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Monday, January 26, 2026) — Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has...
Sri Lanka to Regulate Private Tuition Sector: New Legal Framework Following Ethics Controversy
By Lions Roar International Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Monday, January 26, 2026) — The Sri Lankan government is preparing to...
Sri Lanka Coal Controversy: Minister Confirms Quality Failure, Heavy Fines for Supplier
By Lions Roar International Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Monday, January 26, 2026) — Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Media,...
“Keep it to Yourself”: Luxon Slams Racist Rhetoric as Mt Maunganui Recovery Resumes
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Politics Desk MOUNT MAUNGANUI, NEW ZEALAND (Monday, January 26, 2026) — Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has...
“Withdraw from T20 World Cup”: Rashid Latif Urges Pakistan to Quit Over India Tensions
By Lions Roar International Sports Desk KARACHI / AHMEDABAD (Monday, January 26, 2026) — Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has...
KiwiSaver Shift: April 1 Rate Hike Looms as Members Gain Right to “Opt-Out” of Increase
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Finance Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Monday, January 26, 2026) — New Zealanders are being urged to...
Horse Meat Pie Sales Halted at Auckland Bakery After Council Investigation
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Food & Safety Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Monday, January 26, 2026) — A popular Pakuranga bakery...
2026: The “Goldilocks” Year for New Zealand First-Home Buyers as Market Share Hits Record High
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Property Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Monday, January 26, 2026) — For the thousands of New Zealanders...
Mo’unga Steals the Show in Japan with Last-Minute Magic as All Blacks Coach Race Heats Up
By Lions Roar Aotearoa Sports Desk TOKYO, JAPAN (Monday, January 26, 2026) — Richie Mo’unga has reminded New Zealand rugby...
